Emirates returns to Edinburgh with daily service

Emirates has resumed flights to Edinburgh, marking its return to the Scottish capital for the first time since 2020.

The inaugural flight, operated by a Boeing 777, received a welcome from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

In May, Emirates announced plans to use its new A350-900 aircraft on the Edinburgh route, however the 777 is being used temporarily amid delivery delays for the Airbus widebody.

Edinburgh becomes Emirates’ eighth UK destination. The daily service complements Emirates’ existing daily A380 service to Glasgow, bringing the total to 14 flights per week between Scotland and Dubai.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy president and chief commercial officer, said: “The UK is one of our most important markets, and we’re proud to reinstate our footprint in Scotland – a country that’s loved by visitors from around the world.

“Scottish customers can look forward to an elevated travel experience onboard, initially with our Boeing 777 ahead of our highly anticipated A350 arrival.

“With 14 weekly flights to and from the country – passengers can now easily connect to popular long-haul destinations such as Thailand, Australia, and of course, the vibrant city of Dubai.”

Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Emirates back to Edinburgh to resume that direct connection between Scotland’s capital and one of the world’s most sought out destinations in Dubai.

“Direct connectivity to Dubai is something that will be welcomed by both business and leisure passengers, while the onward connections through the vast Emirates network also opens up a plethora of opportunities for travel.

“The return of Emirates has been one we have all been excited about and we are already looking forward to the introduction of the airline’s first A350, which offers passengers the chance to experience Emirates’ acclaimed Premium Economy product and its brand new Business Class cabin.”